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Spotlight

December 13, 2024

The BBYO Store of Your Dreams: IC Shuk

International Gizborim

AZA & BBG

Rewind

March 7, 2024

Celebrating BBYO at IC as a Proud Alum

Sam Perlen

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Rewind

March 7, 2024

Returning 63 Years Later: An IC Reflection from BBYO’s 17th International N’siah

Marcia Goren Weser

Houston, Texas, United States

Connection

March 4, 2024

My CLTC Reunion

Becky Machlovitz

Boca Raton, Florida, United States

Connection

March 4, 2024

The Ginger Experience At IC: How Small Connections Can Have Big Impacts

Liv Kronenfeld

Newton, Massachusetts, United States

Connection

March 4, 2024

Reuniting with BBYO Passport Friends at IC

Shayna Horwitz

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Connection

March 1, 2024

Reuniting With My Best International Friend

Emily Schenkel

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Rewind

March 1, 2024

BBYO From A Staff Perspective

Alyssa Rossen

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Rewind

February 29, 2024

IC 2024 Photo Dump!!

Lexi Herbst

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Rewind

February 29, 2024

My Experience At IC 2024 As A Senior

Leah Berger

Calabasas, California, United States

Rewind

February 28, 2024

Behind the Scenes: IC Separates as a Captain

Julia Megibow

Commack, New York, United States

Rewind

February 28, 2024

“Hands-on Orlando” Recap

Leah Heimer

Kent, Connecticut, United States

Rewind

February 20, 2024

Top 5 Moments of IC 2024

Hailey Arnell

Long Island, New York, United States

Rewind

February 20, 2024

How IC 100 Differed From Every Other Year

Shira Preis

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Rewind

February 20, 2024

10 Things I Took Away From My First IC

Shayna Horwitz

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Rewind

February 20, 2024

The Power Of Community Shines Through During Havdalah

Leah Berger

Calabasas, California, United States

Identity

February 20, 2024

Appreciating The Diversity of Judaism

Daniel Ovadia

Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States

Rewind

February 20, 2024

IC 2024: Oneg Recap

Liv Kronenfeld

Newton, Massachusetts, United States

Rewind

February 20, 2024

Centennial Celebration: AZAA/BBGG Basketball Tournament Recap

Leah Berger

Calabasas, California, United States

Spotlight

February 20, 2024

What It’s Like to Come to International Convention For The First Time

Lexi Herbst

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Spotlight

February 20, 2024

My experience at the Chocolate Kingdom

Ryan Melder

Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States

Rewind

February 20, 2024

My Leads Day: The Future of Fashion

Becky Machlovitz

Boca Raton, Florida, United States

Spotlight

February 20, 2024

The Return to BBYO: Alumni Perspective on IC

Shira Preis

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Rewind

February 20, 2024

Finding a New Path to Self-Expression by Putting Pen to Paper

Alyssa Rossen

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Update

February 16, 2024

AZA & BBG Election Results Are In!

Movement Updates

Worldwide

Spotlight

February 16, 2024

Islands of Adventure: Harry Potter

Sarah Colton

Long Island, New York, USA

Opinion

February 16, 2024

IC 2024: Top 10 Items in Shuk

Hailey Arnell

Long Island, New York, United States

Spotlight

February 14, 2024

The Countdown to IC 2024 is Almost Over!

International S'ganim

AZA & BBG

Spotlight

February 13, 2024

Behind the scenes: Talent Committee: My Steering Journey

Ryan Melder

Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States

Opinion

February 13, 2024

Best Resources at IC

Alyssa Rossen

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Opinion

February 13, 2024

How to Keep Up with Schoolwork Pre/Post IC

Leah Heimer

Kent, Connecticut, United States

Opinion

February 12, 2024

The Power of IC and the Importance of Making New Friends

Shira Preis

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Spotlight

February 8, 2024

FAQs for Late Night Food at IC 2024

Sarah Colton

Long Island, New York, USA

Spotlight

February 8, 2024

IC 2024 Essentials

Brenna Halper

District of Columbia, United States

Spotlight

February 7, 2024

IC 2024 Stand Up Drive: How Can You Help?

Zara Sebolsky

Long Island, New York, United States

Connection

February 7, 2024

How To Keep Up With #AZABBGIC2024 From Home

Rex Popick & Caro Orbuch

International Mazkirim

Connection

March 7, 2023

How IC Was Able to Reunite Long Distance Friends

Neely Shemony

Rockville, Maryland, USA

Connection

March 6, 2023

The Power of a Facetime Friendship

Julia Megibow

Commack, New York, United States

Rewind

March 6, 2023

Olympic Floor to BBYO Stage: Gabby Douglas Takes on IC 2023

Julia Megibow

Commack, New York, United States

Spotlight

March 1, 2023

Public Speaking and Performance: TED-Ed Edition

Dina Shlufman

Tenafly, New Jersey, United States

Connection

February 27, 2023

The Power of Randomized Roommates

Lily Weinstock

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Spotlight

February 27, 2023

See you In Orlando!!

Maya Stone

New York, New York, United States

Rewind

February 27, 2023

BBYO Celebrates: The Perfect Ending to IC

Maren Hettler

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

Spotlight

February 27, 2023

All Aboard the Dallas Bus Tour!

Maya Stone

New York, New York, United States

Spotlight

February 21, 2023

Dallas Sightseeing Food Tour

Sarah Colton

Long Island, New York, USA

Connection

February 21, 2023

Behind The Scenes of IC: Steering Shabbat Services

Rachel Wolf

Cleveland, OH, United States

Rewind

February 21, 2023

Welcome to BBYO IC 2023: The Second Ever BLOCK PARTY!

Mia Stern

Austin, Texas, USA

Spotlight

February 21, 2023

Havdalah: Honoring The Past And Improving The Future

Kylie Stuart

Clarksville, MD, United States

Connection

February 21, 2023

What's The Word Around The World?

Lily Weinstock

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Connection

February 21, 2023

Shabbat Overview at IC 2023!

Leah Berger

Calabasas, California, United States

Rewind

February 21, 2023

AZA Separates: The True Power of An AZA Brotherhood

Ben Goldstein

Marlboro, New Jersey, United States

Identity

February 21, 2023

Glowneg: The Process of Steering IC

Shira Preis

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Connection

February 21, 2023

Taking In The Small Moments

Harper Cohen

Denver, Colorado, United States

Update

February 20, 2023

AZA & BBG Election Results Are In!

Movement Updates

Worldwide

Connection

February 18, 2023

BBG and BBYO Separates

Maren Hettler

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

Spotlight

February 18, 2023

The Best of IC 2023 Shuk

Rachel Wolf

Cleveland, OH, United States

Connection

February 18, 2023

Quiet on the Set: Behind the Scenes on LEADS Day

Neely Shemony

Rockville, Maryland, USA

Spotlight

February 18, 2023

Paper, Printing, Press: LEADs Day

Dina Shlufman

Tenafly, New Jersey, United States

Rewind

February 18, 2023

LEADs Day: Build Your Brand

Maren Hettler

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

Spotlight

February 18, 2023

LEADs Plenary Overview: Speak Up and Speak Now

Ben Goldstein

Marlboro, New Jersey, United States

Rewind

February 17, 2023

An Amazing Way to Kickoff IC 2023: Opening Ceremonies!

Leah Berger

Calabasas, California, United States

Rewind

February 17, 2023

It’s here! Everything You Need to Know About the IC 2023 Hotel

Shira Preis

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Spotlight

February 14, 2023

What to Expect with Late Night Food

Sarah Colton

Long Island, New York, USA

Spotlight

February 14, 2023

The Countdown to IC 2023 is Almost Over!

International S'ganim

AZA & BBG

Spotlight

February 13, 2023

How to Prepare for Your First IC!

Harper Cohen

Denver, Colorado, United States

Spotlight

February 6, 2023

IC Spirit Week, Get Ready!

Ariana Erlich

Denver, Colorado, United States

Connection

February 6, 2023

How To Keep Up With The Magic of IC 2023

Mia Stern

Austin, Texas, USA

Update

February 22, 2022

IC Was the Greatest Weekend of Our Lives

Marc Goldstein

Reston, Virginia, United States

Identity

February 22, 2022

Why Would Anyone Ever Want to Sit Through Nine Hours of BBYO Elections?

Jason Calderon

Springfield, New Jersey, United States

Spotlight

February 21, 2022

Super Sightseeing at IC

Ella Young

Michigan, United States

Update

February 20, 2022

AZA & BBG Election Results Are In!

AZA & BBG

Movement Updates

Update

February 20, 2022

IC’s Newest Addition: The BBYO Block Party

Maya Stone

New York, New York, United States

Spotlight

February 19, 2022

The Power of Connection: AZA, BBG & BBYO Separates Experiences

Jordan Levy

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Update

February 19, 2022

The Power of Us on Shabbat

Ella Young

Michigan, United States

Spotlight

February 18, 2022

Our Global BLUEPrint: An Adventure at the National Aquarium

Heather Kletzky

Denver, Colorado, United States

Identity

February 18, 2022

Leadership Labs Kickoff: The Power of Us is Bigger Than Just Us

Jason Calderon

Springfield, New Jersey, United States

Update

February 18, 2022

United as One for Opening Ceremonies

Maya Stone

New York, New York, United States

Spotlight

February 18, 2022

Being a Senior at IC

Marc Goldstein

Reston, Virginia, United States

Spotlight

February 17, 2022

Black Swan Situations: Pre-IC Summits

Camila Vainer

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Identity

February 16, 2022

United We Stand: Reflections on Global Ambassadors Week

Ivan Stern

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Update

February 16, 2022

Preparing for IC Arrivals: Back Together

Jordan Levy

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Update

February 15, 2022

The Countdown to IC is Almost Over!

International S'ganim

AZA & BBG

Connection

February 9, 2022

Keep Up With IC (At Home or in Baltimore): A Pre-IC Blog

Ava Caiati

Port Washington, New York, United States

Connection

February 17, 2021

A Look at IC Through the Eyes of Teens Across the Globe

Gillian Beck

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Spotlight

February 17, 2021

An Interview with Ilana Rubenstein

Hilary Gottlieb

Livingston, New Jersey, United States

Rewind

February 17, 2021

International Convention: Top Five Reasons It's Worth the Hype

Ariel Schwartz

Berlin, New Jersey, United States

Opinion

February 17, 2021

My Experience as a Freshman Attending and Steering IC

Ariel Schwartz

Berlin, New Jersey, United States

Opinion

February 17, 2021

The Advantages of a Virtual IC Experience

Gillian Beck

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Update

February 15, 2021

International Election Results Are In!

AZA & BBG

Movement Updates

Spotlight

February 15, 2021

Three Chapters. One 70s Paint Night.

Rachel Wolk

Flushing, New York, United States

Connection

February 15, 2021

How Virtual IC will Influence Future ICs

Sydney Levine

Rockville Centre, New York, United States

Spotlight

February 14, 2021

A Virtual Interview with Jared Goldsmith

Julia Daitz

New York City, New York, United States

Connection

February 13, 2021

How I Am Meeting New People at a Virtual IC

Daniella Krasney

Livingston, New Jersey, USA

Spotlight

February 12, 2021

A Day in the Life of an IC Delegate

Hilary Gottlieb

Livingston, New Jersey, United States

Connection

February 12, 2021

Reflecting on IC Recruitment

Sydney Levine

Rockville Centre, New York, United States

Connection

February 12, 2021

IC Edition: Parshat Mishpatim

BBYO Weekly Parsha

AZA & BBG

Rewind

February 12, 2021

Opening Ceremonies Recap

Ori Gal

Palo Alto, California, United States

Spotlight

February 10, 2021

Meet Pete Davidson

Ori Gal

Palo Alto, California, United States

Opinion

December 17, 2020

Top 10 Reasons to Go to IC, Even if It's Virtual

Marnie Bloom

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Rewind

May 19, 2020

Behind-the-Scenes at IC

Rachel Rosin

Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States

Spotlight

February 18, 2020

BBYO Celebrates: A Concert to Remember

Ashley Faber

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Spotlight

February 16, 2020

Experiencing Texas Two-Step

Maya Elden

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Spotlight

February 16, 2020

Sightseeing Art: Past and Present

Perri Schwartz

Sandy Springs, Georgia, United States

Update

February 16, 2020

AZA & BBG Election Results Are In!

AZA & BBG

Movement Updates

Connection

February 16, 2020

A Night of Honors and Havdallah

Sarah Goldman

West Bloomfield, Michigan, United States

Identity

February 16, 2020

Grassroots Political Organizing Leadership Lab Mobilizes Youth

Ashley Faber

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Spotlight

February 16, 2020

Learning to be the Host with the Most

Stevie Shapiro

Commack, New York, USA

Update

February 14, 2020

Shabbat Shalom from Dallas!

AZA & BBG

Movement Updates

Identity

February 14, 2020

Friday's Plenary: In Case You Missed It!

Sierra Kaplan

Queens, New York, United States

Connection

February 14, 2020

Opening Ceremonies at IC 2020

Yakirah Mitchel

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Spotlight

February 13, 2020

A Reception Honoring Our Wonderful Host Community

AZA & BBG

Movement Updates

Spotlight

February 13, 2020

Exploring Israel through an Alternative to Politics

Perri Schwartz

Sandy Springs, Georgia, United States

Spotlight

February 13, 2020

Reflecting on the Sports Leadership Summit

Jessica Budin

Delray Beach, Florida, United States

Update

February 11, 2020

We Can't Wait to Welcome You to Dallas!

International S'ganim

AZA & BBG

Connection

February 9, 2020

Global Ambassadors Week is Off to a Stellar Start

AZA & BBG

Movement Updates

Update

August 26, 2019

One Month Until IC 2020 Registration Opens

International S'ganim

AZA & BBG

Spotlight

February 18, 2019

Spirit Award Winners

Aaron Kirkpatrick

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Spotlight

February 18, 2019

International Convention’s BBG Lounge

Abigail Kraden

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Spotlight

February 17, 2019

The International Convention J-Lab

Emily Leyfer

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Spotlight

February 17, 2019

Sightseeing In Denver: University of Colorado Boulder & University of Denver

Perri Schwartz

Sandy Springs, Georgia, United States

Update

February 17, 2019

AZA & BBG Election Results Are In!

AZA & BBG

Movement Updates

Spotlight

February 17, 2019

BBYO Honors: Celebrating the Accomplishments of Our Order

Emily Leyfer

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Connection

February 17, 2019

Teens from Across the World Join to Celebrate Shabbat at IC

Rachel Hale

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Spotlight

February 16, 2019

How Can We Create Peace Between Jews and Arabs?

Ian Roundtree

St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Spotlight

February 16, 2019

BBG Showcase Turns Negative Words into a Positive Lesson

Farrah Fuld

New York, New York, United States

Spotlight

February 16, 2019

Self Defense in the #MeToo Movement

Yakirah Mitchel

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Spotlight

February 15, 2019

BBYO Leadership Lab: Find Power in Your Words

Noah Vermes

Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States

Update

February 15, 2019

Shabbat Shalom from BBYO International Convention!

AZA & BBG

Movement Updates

Spotlight

February 15, 2019

Highlights from the IC 2019 LEADS Day Plenary

Perri Schwartz

Sandy Springs, Georgia, United States

Rewind

February 15, 2019

IC Opening Ceremonies

Abigail Kraden

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Spotlight

February 14, 2019

Introducing the Brand Marketing Summit

Aaron Kirkpatrick

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Spotlight

February 14, 2019

IC 2019 Spirituality and Mindfulness Summit

Yakirah Mitchel

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Spotlight

February 14, 2019

Insights from the Membership Growth Summit

Tess Mendelson

Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States

Connection

February 13, 2019

IC 2019, We’re Ready for You!

Noah Vermes

Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States

Update

February 12, 2019

We Can’t Wait to Welcome You to Denver!

AZA & BBG

Movement Updates